John Michael Ferrari’s “Love Is” is an album that puts romance and real feelings right at the center. Across 12 songs, Ferrari explores different sides of love, from missing someone and falling deeply for them to the uncertainty that can come with opening your heart. The result is a collection that feels personal, warm, and easy to spend time with. The album begins with “When Love Is Love”, which sets the mood for everything that follows. Ferrari then moves into songs such as “Already Miss You”, “Yes I Do”, and “Paint You a Love Song”, each bringing its own perspective on relationships and affection. There is a comfortable familiarity to these songs that makes the album easy to settle into. One thing I enjoyed about “Love Is” is that Ferrari does not only focus on the happiest side of romance. “I Don’t Want to Love” brings a different feeling to the record, while “Already Miss You” captures the sadness that can come when someone important is no longer close. Those moments add a little more depth to the album and make the happier songs feel even more meaningful. There are plenty of affectionate moments too. “So Beautiful”, “One Heck of a Girl”, “You’re My Dream Girl”, “My You”, and “Music with You” all carry that sense of admiration that runs throughout much of Ferrari’s work. “My You” is particularly memorable for its intimate feeling, and Ferrari has also released a video for the song filmed in Malibu.
Ferrari has spent years working across country, pop, adult contemporary, blues, jazz, and other styles, and that broad musical background is evident in his work. “Love Is” brings together songs from different points in his catalog, giving the album the feel of a collection drawn from many experiences rather than something designed around a single sound. I personally enjoyed the warmth running through this album. It feels like music made for people who still appreciate straightforward love songs and the emotions behind them. I also like that the record gives listeners both the sweet moments and the more complicated ones without losing its romantic spirit. The album closes with “No Mistaken”, bringing the collection to a fitting finish. There is a clear sense throughout “Love Is” that Ferrari wants these songs to connect with listeners on a personal level, whether they remind someone of a relationship, a special person, or simply a feeling they have experienced themselves.
For anyone who enjoys heartfelt songwriting and romantic music, “Love Is” is a release worth checking out. Make sure to follow John Michael Ferrari to keep up with his new music, videos, and upcoming projects. It is also worth adding your favorite song from the album to your playlist. Whether you connect with “When Love Is Love”, “Already Miss You”, “My You”, “So Beautiful”, or “No Mistaken”, these are songs that can easily find a place in a playlist for a quiet evening, a long drive, or simply a moment when you want to listen to something centered on love and emotion. Give “Love Is” a listen and see which song speaks to you most.
